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UPMC

CDI Specialist

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A Clinical Documentation Specialist works with information technology systems and applications in health care organizations. Assists clinicians and staff with technology and implementing new systems. Creates systems for organizing and interpreting data and information for clinical trials. Records and manages clinical information about patients, including health assessments and diagnoses, test results, treatments, and follow up care requirements. Reviews and maintains patient records.

$61,571 / year median in the U.S.

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UPMC Keyword Location Search view all jobs CDI Specialist Pittsburgh, PA Posted 2 days ago Apply Now UPMC Corporate Revenue Cycle is hiring a Clinical Documentation Specialist to join our Coding Department. This position will be a work-from-home position working Monday through Friday during normal business hours. The Clinical Documentation Specialist (CDS) facilitates modifications to clinical documentation through concurrent interaction with physicians and other members of the healthcare team to ensure appropriate clinical severity is captured for the level of services rendered to all inpatients. If you are ready to take the next step in your coding career and have experience as a CDI Specialist, look no further!
Responsibilities:
Participating at the organizational level in clinical documentation improvement initiatives Communicate with physicians, face-to-face or via clinical documentation inquiry forms, regarding missing, unclear or conflicting medical record documentation to clarify the information, obtain needed documentation, present opportunities, and educate for appropriate identification of severity of illness Preparing trended data for presentation one-on-one and small to medium groups of physicians Demonstrate an understanding of complications, co-morbidities, severity of illness, risk of mortality, case mix, secondary diagnosis, impact of procedures on the final DRG, and an ability to impart this knowledge to physicians and other members of the healthcare team Be responsible for the day-to-day evaluation of documentation by the Medical Staff and healthcare team Provide daily clinical evaluation of the medical record including physician and clinical documentation, lab results, diagnostic information and treatment plans Three years of previous clinical acute care nursing experience medical/surgical experience to include critical care in conjunction with an expanded knowledge of DRG's; OR completion of Health Records Administration program (RHIA) or Accredited Record Technician (RHIT) AND 3 years of experience with the Prospective Payment System and DRG selection; OR specific knowledge as a consultant in Medical Record coding and DRG assignment required. Prior CDI work experience is preferred. Knowledge of computer technology, quality assurance activities, DRG, Quality Insights/Utilization review background is highly preferred. Ability to communicate with staff, physicians, healthcare providers, and other healthcare system personnel in a professional and diplomatic manner required.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
Employees practicing in
Maryland:
Respiratory Therapist license may be used in substitution of the aforementioned certifications and licensure. Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) OR Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner OR Doctor of Medicine (MD) OR Doctor of Podiatric Medicine OR Registered Health Information Administrator OR Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) OR Registered Nurse (RN) Act 34 •Current licensure either in the state where the facility is located or, if the facility is in a state covered by the multistate Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) agreement, a multistate license issued by a participating NLC state. Hires and current employees working on an out-of-state NLC license who later change their residency to the state where the facility is also located will have 60 days upon changing their residency to apply for licensure within that state. UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran Apply Now Active Filters CDI Specialist Pittsburgh, PA Clear All Powered By Cookie Policy We use cookies to improve your experience on our site. To find out more, read our privacy policy Accept Cookies Decline Cookies